University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Studies on the interaction of health professionals with the U.S. Latino/a population

Benson, Maura C.

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Title
Studies on the interaction of health professionals with the U.S. Latino/a population
Author(s)
Benson, Maura C.
Contributor(s)
Abbott, Ann
Issue Date
2016
Keyword(s)
  • latino/a
  • policy
  • healthcare
  • cultural competence
  • language barriers
Abstract
There is an urgent and growing need for health practitioners who are bilingual and possess cultural competence, yet a pedagogical tool to shine light on this type of prowess cannot be found in our education nor our healthcare systems. This participatory action research project will culminate with a set of case studies to be used with undergraduate-level students of Spanish. The case studies will serve to inform students on the existing language and cultural barrier in the U.S. healthcare system and to inspire conversation and problem-solving regarding the linguistic and cultural needs of a patient with limited English proficiency or without legal citizen status.
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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Copyright 2016 Maura C. Benson

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